| Kurukshetra
Kurukshetra has been, the fountainhead, as it were, of Hinduism. This was
the place, where the glorious epic battle of the Mahabharata was fought. Kurukshetra
is dotted with about 360 places of pilgrimage, intrinsically related to the Mahabharata.
Principal amongst the holy water tanks of this revered land, is the Brahma Sarovar.
The main attraction of this tank, is the small temple built at its very centre.
Another sacred water tank is the Sannihit Tank. Beside this lake, are temples
of Lord Vishnu, Lord Hanuman and Goddess Durga. The Krishna Museum has beautiful
wooden carvings, and other images depicting the various phases of Lord Krishna's
life. The Gurudwara dedicated to Guru Hargobindji, the sixth Guru of the Sikhs,
is near the Sannihit Tank. Chandigarh
Chandigarh is the capital of Haryana. Badhkal
Lake Just 32 km from Delhi, in the district of Faridabad, Badhkal
lake is a popular picnic spot. Badhkal charms with its vibrant gardens and overwhelming
serenity. It boasts of a bath complex, which comes equipped with a swimming pool
and sauna facilities. Boating facilities are also available. Dabchick
Located on the Delhi - Agra highway at a distance of 92 km from Delhi, Dabchick
is an idyllic locale. Draping vernonia, bright bougainvillae and tall casuarinas
have been strategically laid out. Karna Lake
Located at a distance of 124 km from Delhi, the beautiful Karna lake, was once
a marshy and shallow land. It is now the site of a plush restaurant, bar, conference
hall and elegant cottages. Sprawling green lawns, perfect for picnicking and boating
facilities render it a popular tourist attraction. Saras
Also known as the Damdama lake, Saras is located at a distance of 64 km, from
Delhi. The Aravalli hills form the majestic backdrop, while the depressions before
these hills have been banked up on one side, forming a vast water body. This lake
is deep, and nearly 8 km in length. The lake has excellent facilities for canoeing,
kayaking and angling. Yadavindra Gardens Located
in Pinjore at a distance of 22 km from Chandigarh, the Yadavindra Gardens are
perhaps the only Mughal gardens, that have a symmetric design. One of the most
sought after holiday resorts, the gardens offer a restaurant, bar, conference
hall and guest rooms. A mini zoo, and a Japanese garden are the other attractions.
Surajkund
Just 8 km from South Delhi, Surajkund is a complex of sorts. Though pristine
and suburban, it provides some of the most luxurious of facilities. The 5-Star
Hotel Rajhans provides restaurants, bars, a 24-hour coffee shop and conference
halls. It also has a health club with facilities for sauna, steam bath, massage,
swimming, billiards, tennis and yoga. Sultanpur
Bird Sanctuary Just 42 km away from Delhi, this bird sanctuary
was founded by the famous ornithologist Peter Jackson. Here, there are more than
a hundred species of birds. The sanctuary has hideouts, watch towers, and a museum. |